A closer look at the biggest achievements of Conor McGregor. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Conor McGregor is a highly successful Irish mixed martial artist and businessman. He's renowned for his accomplishments in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he became the first fighter to simultaneously hold titles in two weight classes (Featherweight and Lightweight). Prior to his UFC success, McGregor was also a champion in Cage Warriors Fighting Championship (CWFC) in both Featherweight and Lightweight divisions. His impact extends beyond the sport, as he has become a prominent figure in popular culture and a successful entrepreneur.
During 2011, Conor McGregor started on an eight-fight winning streak.
During 2012, Conor McGregor continued his eight-fight winning streak, during which he won both the CWFC Featherweight and Lightweight championships.
In 2012, Conor McGregor won the vacant Cage Warriors Fighting Championship (CWFC) Featherweight and Lightweight Championships.
On 6 April 2013, Conor McGregor made his UFC debut against Marcus Brimage at UFC on Fuel TV: Mousasi vs. Latifi, winning by knockout in round one and earning his first "Knockout of the Night" award.
In August 2013, Conor McGregor won against Max Holloway by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 26. After the fight, he was diagnosed with a torn ACL.
On July 2014, Conor McGregor fought Diego Brandão at UFC Fight Night 46 in Dublin, Ireland, winning by TKO in the first round and earning his first "Performance of the Night" award.
On 27 September 2014, Conor McGregor faced Dustin Poirier at UFC 178, winning by TKO in the first round and earning his second "Performance of the Night" award.
On 18 January 2015, Conor McGregor faced Dennis Siver at UFC Fight Night 59. He won the fight via TKO in the second round, also earning McGregor his third straight "Performance of the Night" award.
In November 2016, Conor McGregor defeated Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205 and won the UFC Lightweight Championship, becoming the first to hold two UFC championships simultaneously.
In 2018, Conor McGregor was ranked fourth on Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes, with a reported income of $99 million.
On April 6, 2019, Conor McGregor became eligible to compete again after serving his six-month suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC).
On 18 January 2020, Conor McGregor faced Donald Cerrone at UFC 246, winning by TKO in 40 seconds and earning a Performance of the Night award.
In 2021, Conor McGregor was ranked as the world's highest-paid athlete by Forbes, earning a reported $180 million.
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